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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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