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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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