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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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