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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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