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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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