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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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