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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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