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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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