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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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