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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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