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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low 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 education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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