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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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