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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies 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 educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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