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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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