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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students 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 a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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