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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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