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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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