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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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