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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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