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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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