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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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