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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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