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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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