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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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