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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? 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 optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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