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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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