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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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