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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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