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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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