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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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