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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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