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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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