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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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