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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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