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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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