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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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