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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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