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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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