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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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