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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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