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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education