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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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