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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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