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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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