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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers 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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