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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important 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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