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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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