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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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