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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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