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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning enable students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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