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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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