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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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