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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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