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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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