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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? 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 teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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