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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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