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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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