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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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