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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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