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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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