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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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