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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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