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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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