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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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