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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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