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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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