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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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