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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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