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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources