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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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