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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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