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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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