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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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