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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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