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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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