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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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