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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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