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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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