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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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