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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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