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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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