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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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