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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major 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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