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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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