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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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