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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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