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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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