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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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