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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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