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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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