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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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