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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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