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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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