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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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