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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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