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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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