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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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