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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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