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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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