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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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