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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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