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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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