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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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