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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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