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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure 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 courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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