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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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