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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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