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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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