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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with 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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