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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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