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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also explores 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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