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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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