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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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