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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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