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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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