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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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