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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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