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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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