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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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