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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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