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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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