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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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