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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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