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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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