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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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