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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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