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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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