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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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