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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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