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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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