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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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