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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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