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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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