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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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