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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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