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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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