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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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