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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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