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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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