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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand these new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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