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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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