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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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