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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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