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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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