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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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