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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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