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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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