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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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