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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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