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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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