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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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