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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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