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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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