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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand these new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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