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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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