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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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