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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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