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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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