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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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