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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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