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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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