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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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