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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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