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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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