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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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