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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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