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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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