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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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