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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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