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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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