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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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