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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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