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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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