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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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