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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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