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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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