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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. 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. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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