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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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