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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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