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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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