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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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