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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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