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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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