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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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