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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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