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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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