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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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