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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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