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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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