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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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