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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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