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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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