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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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