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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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