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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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