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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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