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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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