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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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