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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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