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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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