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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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