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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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