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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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