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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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