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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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