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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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