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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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