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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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