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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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