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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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