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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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