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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have enabled students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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