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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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