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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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