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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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