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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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