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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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