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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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