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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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