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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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