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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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