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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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