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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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