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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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