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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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