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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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