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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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