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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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