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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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