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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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