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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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