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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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