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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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