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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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