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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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