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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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