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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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