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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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