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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage 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 online learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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