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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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