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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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