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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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