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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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