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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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