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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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