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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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