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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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