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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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