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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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