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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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