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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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