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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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