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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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