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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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