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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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