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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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