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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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