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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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