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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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