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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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