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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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