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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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