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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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