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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education