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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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