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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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