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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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