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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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