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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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