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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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