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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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