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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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