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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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