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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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