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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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