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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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