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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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