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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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