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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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