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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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