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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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