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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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