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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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