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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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