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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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