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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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