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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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