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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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