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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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