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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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