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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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