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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly 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 numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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