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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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