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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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