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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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