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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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