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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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