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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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