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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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