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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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