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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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