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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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