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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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