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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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