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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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