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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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