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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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