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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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