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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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