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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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