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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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