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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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