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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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