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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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