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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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