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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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