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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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