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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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