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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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