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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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