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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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