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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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