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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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