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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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