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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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