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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand these open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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