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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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