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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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