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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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