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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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