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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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