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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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