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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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