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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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