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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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