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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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