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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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