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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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