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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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