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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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