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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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