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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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