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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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