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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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