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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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