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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand these open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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