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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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