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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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