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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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