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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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