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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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