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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand these open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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