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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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