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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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