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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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