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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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