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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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