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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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