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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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