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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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