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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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