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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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