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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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