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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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