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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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