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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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