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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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