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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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