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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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