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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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