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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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