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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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