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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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