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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What 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 teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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