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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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