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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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