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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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