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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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