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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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