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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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