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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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