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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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