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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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