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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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