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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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