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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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