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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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