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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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