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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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