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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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