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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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