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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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