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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning enable humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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