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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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