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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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