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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand these open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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