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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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