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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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