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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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