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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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