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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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