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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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