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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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