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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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