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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)