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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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