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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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