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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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