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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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