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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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