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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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