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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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