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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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