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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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