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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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