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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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