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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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