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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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