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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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