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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology enable people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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