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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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