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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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