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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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