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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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