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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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