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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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