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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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