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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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