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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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