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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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