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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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