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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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