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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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