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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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