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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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