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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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