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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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