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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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