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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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