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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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