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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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