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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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