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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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