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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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