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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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