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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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