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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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