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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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