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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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