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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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