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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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