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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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