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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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