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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational experiments. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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