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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources