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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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