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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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