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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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