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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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