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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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