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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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