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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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