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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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