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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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