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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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