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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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