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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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