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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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