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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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