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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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