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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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