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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner 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 digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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