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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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