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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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