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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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