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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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