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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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