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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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