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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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