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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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