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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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