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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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