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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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