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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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