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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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