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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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