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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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