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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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