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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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