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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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