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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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