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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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