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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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