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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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