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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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