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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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