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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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