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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important 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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