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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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