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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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