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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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