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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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