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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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