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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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