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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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