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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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