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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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