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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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