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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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