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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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