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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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