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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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